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City awards more than $172,000 in Durango Relief Funds to nonprofits

The city of Durango awarded $172,601 in relief funds to nonprofit organizations needing assistance with expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants were among the $820,000 in relief funds provided to businesses and organizations located throughout t...

Schedule of Meetings for the Week of January 25, 2021

Monday, January 25

6:00 pm     Planning Commission

Virtual Meeting – Send public comment to plansrvcs@durangogov.org

See agenda for how to participate in this virtual meeting

Tuesday, January 26

8:30 am   ...

City taps into community grit for Durango Cares! campaign

The city of Durango has launched the Durango Cares! campaign to promote mask wearing as Durango’s ticket to freedom, supporting community and economic health as the city continues to navigate COVID-19.  

In the initial phase of the campai...

Police department postpones Citizens’ Police Academy

The Durango Police Department is postponing the 2021 Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA) due to uncertainties around the COVID-19 pandemic. Durango police know community members support their police department and are interested in learning about how...

Anonymous donor pays for transit passes for veterans

The city of Durango has received an anonymous donation sponsoring annual Durango Transit passes for veterans in La Plata County. The city expresses sincere gratitude to the donor for this generous gift. 

The donation will allow veterans to access ...

Nominating petitions for City Council candidates available Jan. 14

The city of Durango will conduct its regular biennial council election on April 6. Three council members are to be elected at-large to represent all residents of the city. The top three vote getters from the final field of candidates will be elected to fo...

Christmas tree recycling drop-off is at Santa Rita Park

Christmas trees can be dropped off for recycling at Santa Rita Park Dec. 19 through Jan. 31. The city reminds residents there is no curbside pick-up of Christmas trees.

Residents may drop off their natural trees, free of ornaments and tinsel, at the drop-...

City Offers Restaurants Partial Reimbursement of Delivery Fees

The City of Durango is offering restaurants and food establishments utilizing third party delivery services reimbursement of fees exceeding 15 percent Dec. 1, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. Food establishments must be small businesses as designated by the Sm...